Willie McGinest Net Worth, Bio, Age, Wiki, Career, & More.

William Lee McGinest Jr. is a former American professional football player who played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. After his collegiate career at USC, the Patriots selected him fourth overall in the 1994 NFL Draft. During his 12-year tenure, McGinest received two Pro Bowl nominations and won three Super Bowls. Additionally, he retains the record for postseason sacks. In 2015, McGinest was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame to recognize his achievements in New England. Keep reading to uncover more about Willie McGinest.

Early Life and Education

William Lee McGinest Jr. was born to Joyce McGinest and Willie McGinest on December 11, 1971, at a private hospital in Long Beach, California, United States. Per his date of birth, he was born under the Sagittarius zodiac sign. He is of American citizenship and is of white ethnicity.

McGinest is the second of three children born to his parents. His siblings are Lisa Giles and Tanisha McGinest. McGinest attended and graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School, earning all-state football and basketball honors. After graduating high school, he enrolled at the University of Southern California.

Quick Wiki/Bio

Full Name	William Lee McGinest Jr.
Gender	Male
Age	51 years old
Date of Birth	December 11, 1971
Place of Birth	Long Beach, California, United States
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Zodiac sign	Sagittarius
High School	Long Beach Polytechnic High School
University	University of Southern California
Credentials	Unknown

Career

Blue Chip, Super Prep, and Tom Lemming magazines recognized him as an All-American in football. McGinest was named to several all-star teams as a linebacker in 1989, including all-city, all-state, and all-region. As a senior, he registered 107 tackles, 18 pressures, two fumble recoveries, four pass safeguards, an interception, and four blocks. 2009 saw McGinest inducted into the Poly Football Hall of Fame. During the 1989–1990 season, he averaged 14 points per game and was named “Best in the West” by the Long Beach Press-Telegram. He was also called All-CIF Southern Section and All-Liga.

College Career

Willie played football at the University of Southern California from 1990 to 1993. He gained All-Conference and All-American honors three years in a row. During his senior year, Willie was a Lombardi Award finalist and an All-American and All-Pac-10 selection. McGinest ended his collegiate career with 29 sacks (171 yards), 48 tackles for loss (238 yards), 193 tackles (134 solo), and 26 interceptions. He also earned 134 solo stops. He earned a degree in public administration from USC in 1994.

NFL Career

Willie McGinest was drafted by the New England Patriots with the fourth overall choice in the first round of the 1994 NFL Draft. From 1994 to 2005, he was a member of the Patriots, playing in two Pro Bowls in 1996 and 2003. Super Bowl XXXVI, XXXVIII, and XXXIX were the three Super Bowls McGinest won with the Patriots. He was a member of four AFC Championship-winning squads and is a member of the Patriots All-Dynasty teams from the 1990s and  2000s.

He established the record for the most career postseason sacks with 16. Before declaring his retirement in 2009, McGinest spent a couple of seasons playing for the Cleveland Browns. He had a successful career with 582 tackles, 86 quarterback sacks, and five interceptions. 2015 saw the induction of McGinest into the Patriots Hall of Fame.

NFL career statistics

Year	Team	GP	Comb	Solo	Ast	Sack	FF	FR
1994	NE	16	43	29	14	4.5	2	2
1995	NE	16	86	69	17	11.0	4	0
1996	NE	16	67	49	18	9.5	2	2
1997	NE	11	35	25	10	2.0	0	3
1998	NE	9	29	20	9	3.5	1	0
1999	NE	16	74	48	26	9.0	1	2
2000	NE	14	63	45	18	6.0	1	2
2001	NE	11	33	25	8	6.0	1	0
2002	NE	16	62	42	20	5.5	0	0
2003	NE	14	67	46	21	5.5	2	2
2004	NE	16	51	36	15	9.5	2	1
2005	NE	16	56	45	11	6.0	0	1
2006	CLE	14	46	37	9	4.0	0	1
2007	CLE	13	30	19	11	3.0	0	1
2008	CLE	14	56	43	13	1.0	0	0
Career		212	798	578	220	86.0	16	17

Net Worth

How much is Willie McGinest worth? William Lee McGinest Jr. has accumulated much wealth from the sports industry. As of this writing, the former American football player Willie McGinest, has a net worth of $16 million. He was a linebacker for the New England Patriots for 12 seasons, during which he won three Super Bowls. In 1998, Willie McGinest inked a $25 million, five-year contract with New England. In 2003, he inked a $15.5 million, four-year contract to remain with the Patriots. In 2006, he signed a $12 million, three-year contract with the Cleveland Browns. During his NFL career, he earned approximately $50 million in salary.

Net Worth	$16 million
Salary	Under Review
Profession	Former American Football Player

Personal Life

Willie McGinest is married to Gloriana Clark. The couple has not shared any information about their children. After hanging up his cleats, Willie McGinest was an N.F.L. Network, ESPN, and Fox Sports analyst. McGinest founded the Willie McGinest Freedom School program to assist juveniles in the neighborhood.

The city of Long Beach proclaimed May 3 Willie McGinest Day in recognition of his philanthropic endeavors. McGinest in Los Angeles owns the entertainment enterprise 55 Entertainment. He has appeared in several television programs, including “S.W.A.T.,” “Arli$$,” “The Game,” and “Lab Rats,” and “Scorpion” on Disney XD as himself.

Marital Status	Married
Ex-Boyfriend	Gloriana Clark
Children	Unknown
Parents	Unknown
Siblings	Unknown
Height	6 ft. 5 inches (196 cm)
Weight	270lbs (122 kg)
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Blackk

Social Media Platforms

Instagram	@williemcginest
Twitter	@WillieMcGinest
Tik Tok	–

FAQs

Where was Willie McGinest born?

He was born in Long Beach, California, United States.

How old is Willie McGinest?

As of this writing, he is 51 years old.

What is Willie McGinest’s net worth?

As of this writing, he is worth $16 million.

Is Willie McGinest single or married?

Willie McGinest is married to Gloriana Clark.